Police, community and calendar briefs for April 8, 2014

Published: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 10:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 4:56 p.m.

POLICE

Report: Man leads deputies on chase

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justin Roy Pritchard, 38, of Ocala, after he allegedly led deputies on a chase this weekend.

Deputies attempted to pull over Pritchard late Saturday night as he was cruising along Southwest 80th Avenue, but he reportedly kept driving, ignoring the lights, sirens, spotlight and a public address system.

According to a press release from the MCSO, Pritchard drove past a stop sign and a security guard shack, without stopping for either one, before he stopped in his own driveway in the 6900 block of Southwest 94th Terrace.

Pritchard reportedly told officials his license was suspended and said he didn’t stop because he wanted to park the car in the driveway so it would not be towed. He was charged with fleeing and eluding and driving while license is suspended or revoked.

COMMUNITY

Nick Cannon to visit fun center

Nick Cannon, an entertainer and host of “America’s Got Talent,” will appear from 3 to 5 p.m. April 16 at Easy Street Family Fun Center, 2727 SW 27th Ave., Ocala.

The event will include a meet and greet, DJ performance and mini-golf.

Admission will be free for those who donate a non-perishable item for Project Hope of Ocala.

n Ocala High School Class of 1964 50th reunion, May 2-3. $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday or $55 for both. (874-9905, 895-0799 or SandyDandee@aol.com)

n Lake Weir High School 30th reunion, June 20-22. $50. (427-6971)

Corn Silage and Forage Field Day

Dairy farmers and cattle ranchers looking for insight and advice on forage and silage production, along with grazing management, are invited to the 2014 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day in Citra, presented by the University of Florida and University of Georgia.

The free event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 29 at the UF Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 W. County Road 318, Citra.

Advance registration is suggested.

For more information, visit http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/CSFD/CSFD/ and click on the Eventbrite icon.

Derby Day Fashion Show will be May 3

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Ocala and the Little Women Juniorettes will sponsor a Derby Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 3 at the Elks Club and Lodge, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala.

Fashions will be from The Pink Hanger Collection Boutique. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a gift auction. Attendees are encouraged to wear a creative hat.

Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit the two clubs’ scholarship funds.